WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. Peter Welch issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today celebrated the NTIA's final approval of Vermont's 'Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) plan, which will support the deployment of rural broadband to communities in Vermont.
"This is a huge moment for Vermont. I'm elated that Vermonters across the state will soon be connected to the broadband they need to thrive in today's digital economy. By working together, federal and state leaders secured tens of millions of dollars to support the build-out of high-speed, affordable broadband for Vermont families, workers, and communities. I applaud the NTIA's final approval of this plan, and I extend my thanks and congratulat...